Irving Berlin learned that in 1942 the federal government was going to undertake "unprecedented income tax collections" to support the
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The Bush Administration has issued a number of Medicaid regulations over the last year that will substantially reduce federal health
The income gap that separates Oregon’s wealthiest families from the rest of the state’s households has widened dramatically over the
Like this year’s delayed spring, Oregon’s growing embrace of sustainability offers both great hope and frustration.
This tax season, Oregon will require a minimum wage worker who was employed full-time, year-round last year and supported one
Oregon doubled its take of venture capital last year without conferring special tax breaks to encourage the investment, according to
President Bush’s proposed 2009 budget would cut over $200 million in federal funding for a slew of social programs in
The U.S. home loan market is failing in spectacular fashion. A housing bubble created partly by lax consumer protection laws
Imagine you’re driving down the road and see a large pothole up ahead. Would you run over it and risk
Those looking for an emergency to justify this month’s “special session” by the Oregon Legislative Assembly need search no more.
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U.S. at 250: Toward a Third Reconstruction
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, what kind of country do we want to become? We speak with
June 25, 2026

The Real Challenge Facing Oregon’s Economy
In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss our recent report examining Oregon’s economic performance. As OCPP Policy
June 11, 2026

Workers Across Oregon Are Demanding Unions
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, workers across the country began organizing at levels not seen in years. From
May 14, 2026
